DOMINATE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

dominate

verb

ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt

Definition of dominate

as in to subdue

to bring under one's control by force of arms The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region.

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as in to overlook

to look down on The remains of an ancient fortress dominate the town.

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Recent Examples of dominate Horror and thrills have dominated 2026 in a big way — from Sinners winning Best Picture at the Oscars to new releases including Obsession, Backrooms, and Send Help. — Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 This is the seventh meeting between the two sides, and Belgium have dominated the tie with six wins. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 The startup is entering a field already dominated by heavyweights such as Huawei Technologies, but its timing is notable. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 The annual event in Annecy, France, is traditionally dominated by works from international powerhouses Japan, France, and the US. — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dominate

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Verb

Cops on foot chased the teen down, using a Taser to subdue him near Rogers Ave.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
For all the bombast surrounding the official proceedings, beginning with the UFC fight at the White House, elsewhere the mood has seemed subdued.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of subdue

Verb

In recent years, with attendance at Latin Mass topping 4,000, the SSPX built a 1,500-seat, $42 million church high on its campus overlooking the tranquil town.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
But each is easy to overlook — partly because the consequences of neglect can take decades to surface.

— Matthew T. Drake, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Definition of overlook

Verb

Despite having retired from soccer years ago, David Beckham has noticeably been one of the most visible faces of this World Cup, fronting numerous commercials.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 July 2026
This includes figuring out the method of how payment will happen, as well as a timeline for when the person fronting the cost can expect to be repaid.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of front

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No individual or corporation may, by becoming sufficiently mistrusted by public opinion or a few public officials, be subjected in court to a wholesale confiscation of its assets beyond what the law permits.

— David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
Prosecutors also allege Kulbis subjected Dickey to hazing despite knowing about his medical condition and after receiving university training on sickle cell trait, state laws and NCAA hazing standards.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of subject

Verb

Michelin said defeating the current version of the measure is California Retailers Association’s top priority of all the bills that are still pending in the Legislature.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
The Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 at Globe Life Field on Thursday night to reclaim first place in the American League West.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Definition of defeat

Verb

After scoring in Mexico’s opening match against South Africa — his first goal at a World Cup — Jimenez was overcome with emotion on the pitch.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
To be able to feel and touch the community of Cologne, and this person who suffered that ordeal and overcame it — and then managed to carry out the courage of her convictions with Ukrainian refugees.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

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